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2016 Map of Dead Indian Mountain

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Dead Indian Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Colorado River winds through this high-plains landscape where the boundaries of Sterling, Mitchell, and Coke Counties converge. Dominating the topography are prominent elevations such as Dead Indian Mountain, Snake Mtn, and Wilson Mtn, which overlook a network of seasonal watercourses and drainage systems. This 2016 survey illustrates the specialized ranching infrastructure of West Texas, defined by a high density of named water tanks essential for livestock management in a semi-arid environment.

Water management is meticulously documented through features like Harvey Martin Tank, Old McWhorter Tank, and Snake Mountain Tank. These reservoirs are linked to the primary drainages of Heifer Cr, Gasconades Cr, and Rough Cr. Notable geographic landmarks including Westfall Draw and Cemetery Draw provide further detail for researchers interested in the historical land use and hydrologic patterns of the Concho Valley region.